2009 Toyota Corolla: brake failure

Filed Aug 16, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 92,000 miles · MD · crash

My wife rear ended a taxi, she complained that the brakes did not stop the car. We had the car towed to the house, I freed the hood and removed the bumper cover to inspect the damage. When I got in and tried the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. When I opened the brake fluid reservoir to check the fluid, the brakes returned to normal. That indicates a vacuum to me, which is not normal.I would like to request analysis of the event data recorder.

Filed Aug 28, 2013 · Electrical · 42,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the steering wheel locked, the brakes failed to stop, and the accelerator failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2012 · Brakes · 31,082 miles · NY

2009 toyota corolla - japanese built ABS/brake warning lights at approximately 31,000 miles. 1. Diagnostic computer indicates trouble codes c0210 (speed sensor failure) and c1238 (plug to right rear wheel assembly). Plug to ABS sensor and terminal repair kit work at 32, 126 miles. 2. 2nd diagnostic computer reading indicates "inactivity with left rear ABS sensor". Abs/brake warning lights again . In addition, lights are now accompanied by frequent loud noises in the engine compartment, significant vibration though the brake pedal, momentary partial brake failure. 3. Return for 3rd inspection of both left/right rear wheel hub assemblies. Mechanics again reinspect, clean and apply electric grease to both rear ABS sensors and road test the vehicle. Same issues reappear after only few miles of 3rd repair. Mechanics now determine there is too much corrosion in the right rear ABS speed sensor connection in the right rear wheel hub assembly for the ABS speed sensor plug to connect securely and the right rear wheel assembly must be replaced. This is an expensive part at $372-$443 retail plus labor for either japanese/north american built corollas. The accompanying loud noise in the engine compartment has been determined to be the separate but associated ABS module within the engine compartment. The defective ABS speed sensor/rear wheel hub assembly in the right rear wheel causes incorrect readings by the ABS module in the engine compartment, incorrectly assuming there is wheel slippage at certain wheels and "causing the ABS module to go haywire" in attempts to correct what it thinks is wheel slippage. This appears to be a common defect since similar complaints have been filed; see "consumer complaints/odi case numbers 10381428 (2/10/11) and 10320698 (3/18/10).

Filed Dec 11, 2011 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

The accident with my 2009 toyota corolla I believe is due to brake failure. This vehicle has many feature that were supposed to react in situations of minor ice and/or sliding. The sliding light, or "vsc/trac indicator" (pg. 158 of owner's manual), comes on even when the vehicle slides. Even when the car slides so slightly that you cannot feel it, that light would come on to warn the driver of the potential hazard, according to the manual "if the vehicle is in danger of slipping or the front wheels spin, the indicator flashes to indicate that the vsc/trac have been engaged. A buzzer (intermittent) sounds to indicate that vsc is operating." the car was also equipped with antilock brakes. As I was trying to slow down, I could instantly tell my brakes were not responding. I hit them harder, still no response. I had both feet on the brakes pushing down with all my force & still felt and heard nothing from the car. Usually in such case, even if the vehicle is slipping, the driver should hear a tripping noise, that the antilock breaks are responding or at least attempting to. But none of that happened. The sliding light did not turn on, the car did not react to me hitting the brakes or even show any signs of struggling to, & the antilock brakes did not engage. Also, I just had 4 new michelin hydroedge tires installed just a few weeks prior, (ranked #1 by consumer report), making me believe that the brakes were solely responsible. Lastly, the car has been well-maintained since it was originally purchased from the dealer, & all maintenance has been done only at a toyota dealership, including a 27 point inspection with every oil change, & all records of such are available. I understand of course that ice trumps all, including vehicle safety measures, but I still believe strongly that the car did not react as it should have on a mechanical and technical level whatsoever.

Filed Feb 16, 2011 · Brakes · 10,758 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v338000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). After repairs, the contact was driving 45 MPH and applied the brakes. The vehicle would not respond immediately. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the recall repairs would need to be performed a second time but the manufacturer would not cover the costs. The vehicle was not further repaired. The contact had not experienced any brake failure prior to the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 10,758.

Filed Apr 29, 2010 · Acceleration · 21,700 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact stated while accelerating from a traffic stop, the vehicle ahead abruptly stopped. The contact was unable to brake within a reasonable time and proceeded to crash into the vehicle. The contact was not driving the vehicle but believed the vehicle did not stop due to brake failure. The dealer made repairs to the accelerator pedal and the contact had not experienced the failure since. A police report was available. The failure mileage was 21,700 and the current mileage was 22,500. Updated 06/29/10 *bf updated 07/06/10.

Filed Apr 5, 2010 · Brakes · 26,600 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

I have noticed that my brakes on my 2009 toyota corolla s have been not as responsive as I would assume or want them to be. This is especially noticeable when it is rainy or wet, or even damp outside. I began to notice that when it was wet my brakes sound like they are grinding when I stop and stopping distance is significantly elongated. Finally on one rainy day my brakes failed as I crashed into the person in front of me. In any usual circumstance I would have had enough time to completely stop, however my brakes completely depressed to the ground and felt that they hardly slowed my car, resulting in damage to my car and injury to myself. I have brought my corolla into a toyota dealership to have the breaks looked at and they said they were completely fine, however they were unable to reproduce the circumstance under which my brakes failed, therefore resulting in them saying there was no issue with the brakes. I have had all of the recalls done on my car and I still notice that the brakes are not functioning as they should.

Filed Mar 24, 2010 · Brakes, Steering · 200 miles · OH · crash

Trying to make a u turn out of a parking lot, car straghtened itself out and sped up brakes did not work and we went over a curb and down an embankment and hit a tree . This only occured once. We had over $4000 in damageson a car with less than 200 miles on the speedometer.

Filed Mar 18, 2010 · Acceleration, Brakes · OH · crash · 1 injury

S10 appropriate handling re toyota vehicle problems fwd copy of police report documenting an accident involving braking failure and believe toyota dealerships are still selling defective vehicles. *tgw 2009 toyota corolla. The consumer stated the brakes failed which caused her to crash into two guardrails.

Filed Mar 16, 2010 · Acceleration · 40,000 miles · PA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla. The contact was driving approximately 5 MPH backing out of the driveway. The brakes failed to engage when pressure was applied. The vehicle increased acceleration without warning and crashed into a mailbox. There were no injuries. The failure was a one time occurrence. The failure and current mileages were 40,000.

Filed Mar 1, 2010 · Brakes · 13,500 miles · MA · crash

I purchased a 2009 toyota corolla in january 2009. I thought the brakes were a little sluggish and expressed that to the salesman. He said they were fine so I thought I just needed to get used to them. I had no other problem in 2009. In january of 2010, on two occasions, I experienced episodes in which the brakes failed. The problem was that they would hold and then slip several times before the car came to a stop. On at least one of these occasions, I thought I heard the engine racing while the brakes were being applied. After I heard about the corolla recall, I took my car into the dealership where I had purchased it and was told that my car was not subject to the recall. I did not understand this but asked them to keep the car until they could find and fix the cause of the malfunction because I considered the car to be a death trap. This was in february 2010 and I reported to them exactly what I have now reported to you. After about two weeks they called and told me my car was "all set." when I picked up the car, they gave me an invoice which said they had taken it for a couple of test drives, checked the codes, and found no evidence of the acceleration problem despite the fact that I had told them it was a brake problem. On 2/25/10, I applied the brakes as I approached a red light and the brakes did not respond. I do not know whether the car accelerated but I do know that it did not slow down. Consequently, I rear-ended the vehicle in front of me and my vehicle was badly damaged.

Filed Feb 27, 2010 · Acceleration, Brakes · 41,000 miles · VT · 1 injury

Complete brake failure (14 months worth) and acceleration over 85-95 MPH (with complete brake failure). I was injured at the time of the acceleration incident and the brakes failed completely. It occurred on january 18th, 2010. The car accelerated to 85-95 MPH, and the pedal stuck. I had complete brake failure. I did not know what to do, and called my work. They told me to stick the car into neutral, and they connected me to 911. I was injured as my chest hit the steering wheel several times. I am resubmitting this complaint on the 2009 corolla I owned as it looks like the brake failure issue I filed with your agency was never investigated. I looked up the odi number today, and nothing was reported on it for followup.